Space Colonization News
Stem cells grown in space show new potential for treating diseases
Science Daily - 04-Nov-2024
Potential risks like DNA damage from space radiation require further study
Read more...Space travel rapidly ages the human heart, study finds
Nature - 24-Sep-2024
Just one month in microgravity weakens heart tissue and triggers molecular changes
Read more...Volunteers emerge from year-long mars habitat, sharing insights on resilience
Space Connect - 08-Jul-2024
NASA plans to use the findings to prepare for future human missions
Read more...Tough desert moss might survive on Mars, giving hope for growing plants there
The Guardian - 30-Jun-2024
This type of moss could be used to help create a habitable environment on mars
Read more...Mars mission and prolonged space travel could be bad for astronauts' kidneys
New Atlas - 13-Jun-2024
Possible factors of damage include radiation exposure and microgravity
Read more...Silicon Valley startup aims to extend human lifespan with mitochondrial transplants
Live Forever Club - 12-Apr-2024
Research aims to extend lifespan and unlock new levels of human health
Read more...Tiny robot performs simulated surgery on the space station
Evening Standard - 14-Feb-2024
From war zones to Mars, this droid could be the future of healthcare in remote locations
Read more...Space travel throws a curveball at astronauts' guts, challenging their health
Earth.com - 02-Feb-2024
Understanding the adaptation is crucial for protecting them on long missions
Read more...First metal 3D printer heads to the ISS for on-demand manufacturing in space
Singularity Hub - 31-Jan-2024
Stronger tools and parts from recycled materials -a sustainable way for space exploration
Read more...A tiny robot arm, MIRA, is heading to the ISS to see if it can do surgeries in space
Gizmodo - 29-Jan-2024
If it works well, MIRA could help keep astronauts healthy on long space trips
Read more...Astronauts and the elderly might get special shots to keep their bones strong
Medical Xpress - 22-Jan-2024
The potential for human trials starting by 2025 suggests rapid progress
Read more...Heart gets smaller in long duration space missions
BBC - 30-Mar-2021
Despite exercising, reduced gravity causes heart atrophy in space travelers, likewise in long-distance swimmers
Read more...Decoded - why travelling through space can make you older
iNews - 25-Nov-2020
Mitochondrial damage accelerates ageing on exposure to space radiation and microgravity
Read more...Moon’s hidden water could sustain future Lunar missions
BBC - 26-Oct-2020
Discovery of water on the moon’s surface brings NASA closer to establishing a permanent base
Read more...Treating space induced muscle and bone loss in mice
Astronomy - 09-Sep-2020
We can probably take space holidays without worrying about muscle wasting in future
Read more...Nanoparticles might be the new vitamins
Phys.org - 03-Sep-2020
Space research suggests they might have a better antioxidant action than vitamins
Read more...New technology will be needed to perform surgery in space
The Conversation - 08-Jul-2020
With increasing space flights it's inevitable that complex procedures will be carried out in microgravity
Read more...Seeds can survive the travel through space and still grow
Independent - 15-May-2020
But it may reduce the "germination vigour" of the seeds a little bit
Read more...Mars mission health at risk: Astronaut brains may swell in microgravity
IB Times - 18-Apr-2020
Although astronauts haven't reported these exact symptoms, long-term effects are still unknown
Read more...ESA starts an oxygen plant to produce oxygen using Moon dust
Independent - 20-Mar-2020
One step closer to colonizing the Moon - how fast can we get there?
Read more...Lettuce grown in space vs one from Earth: very similar nutrient levels
New Scientist - 06-Mar-2020
Research suggests astronauts could soon produce their own food in space
Read more...Experts look at new techs to enable faster trip to Mars
BBC - 25-Dec-2019
Speed, maximum load, human safety, and power source, among the main factors considered
Read more...Metabolism and mitochondria gene function impacted by spaceflight
New Scientist - 07-Nov-2019
Most changes reversed when back on Earth - but what about Mars microgravity?
Read more...Aerogel sheet demonstrates ability to make Mars fertile
Guardian - 15-Jul-2019
For long term space voyages we will need to grow food and use local resources
Read more...We’ve managed to protect astronauts from health risks of space radiation
Discover - 04-Jul-2019
We'll have to limit health risks of space travel to colonise other worlds
Read more...New telomeres lengthening treatment - space flight!
Independent - 11-Apr-2019
Unfortunately the effect disappears after returning to Earth
Read more...Sci-fi blockbuster imagines whole Earth migration
The Verge - 09-Feb-2019
Concept of moving whole planets was imagined in 1937 novel Star Maker
Read more...Do you want to give birth in space? Apply here!
GEEK - 14-Jan-2019
Nice idea, but timelines are totally unrealistic, let alone the practicalities
Read more...Human cartilage tissue 3D bioprinted on ISS
Med-Tech News - 10-Jan-2019
One small step for man, one bioprinted leg for mankind?!
Read more...Can We Terraform Mars to Make It Earth-Like?
Space - 30-Jul-2018
Experts found that there’s not enough CO2 in Mars to make it habitable
Read more...100 people needed to start trip to another star
Phys.org - 15-Jun-2018
With a minimum 630 years of traveling, 98 crew members will be needed to sustain a these ships
Read more...Will we ever colonise an asteroid?
BBC - 13-Jun-2018
An expert explains the challenges of sustaining life in an asteroid and ideas to overcome them
Read more...NASA's plan for an aerial colony above Venus
NBC News - 05-Jun-2018
HAVOC spacecraft will deploy helium balloons to float above the inhospitable Venus environment
Read more...Elon Musk still thinks a Mars colony will save us from a future dark age
The Verge - 11-Mar-2018
Read more...Discovery of 50km cave raises hopes for human colonisation of moon
Guardian - 19-Oct-2017
Read more...Longevity will lead to Overpopulation
Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 04-Jul-2015
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